I'm learning to redefine success by leaning into our ultimate goals as parents: to help our children become saints.
Measuring Success in a Busy, Messy Family
Category: Sanctification
Learning to say “I Forgive You”
I know now very deeply how it feels to know you are forgiven by hearing it said. I know how much it has the power to heal.
Learning to be Present
If you find yourself listening to the running commentary in your own mind, struggling with negative thoughts or worries or fears, if you are feeling like your life is somehow a mismatch for the things you feel are truly important, this might be a good resource to check out!
Meet Saint (Maker) Savaryn! (& Reflections on 2020, too)
Because of this, one of my biggest take home messages of the year has interestingly been an intense reaffirmation of how often the most worth-it things are not the easiest.
Leaning into the Saints as a Catholic Convert
For some reason, the Saints seemed so out of reach. It was tough to think that people existed who walked this earth let God fill them so much that there wasn't room for anything else. Meanwhile, I felt so far from that. I lose my patience so easily, and tend to seek my own comfort, and am prone to anxiety and worry about things I can't control. I feared that I'd read something by a Saint and be frightened off...of what, I don't exactly know. But I didn't trust that it would be helpful, at least not for a while.
What’s The Deal with Catholic Guilt?
I think we've all seen or heard someone make a joke about "Catholic Guilt" at one point or another. This article explores what Catholic Guilt is, really. And if it's actually funny. Or, on the other hand, if it a misrepresentation of something meant for our good. What is Sin? It's important to get on … Continue reading What’s The Deal with Catholic Guilt?
A Lesson From A Two Year Old On Holiness (And A Quick Update)
Hello! Lorelei's latest article is up on Catholic Stand today! A Lesson From A Two Year Old On Holiness This Catholic Family just got back from a Mega Family wedding. It was so much fun, and we will be sharing more about our weekend with you in our next post! -JP and Lorelei
Why I Believe In Purgatory
Oh my goodness. As a Protestant, Purgatory was the weirdest. Along with the Mary stuff. I didn't think about Purgatory much, but when I did, I had no idea what Catholics were thinking. I thought Purgatory was some sort of bizarre waiting place, like a really long DMV line. Or a bus route that just … Continue reading Why I Believe In Purgatory
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